Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 17145-17146 [E5-1498]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 63 / Monday, April 4, 2005 / Notices expenses may be deducted from the amount awarded. The claimant use VA Form 21–8416b to report these expenses. VA uses the information collected to determine the claimant’s eligibility for income based benefits and the rate payable. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,125 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 45 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,500. Dated: March 25, 2005. By direction of the Secretary Loise Russell, Director, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E5–1496 Filed 4–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–New] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed new collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to this notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to determine a spouse and children entitlement to a portion of a veteran or beneficiary’s compensation and pension benefits. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 3, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New’’ in any correspondence. VerDate jul<14>2003 15:19 Apr 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or fax (202) 275–5947. Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501—3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Title: Information Regarding Apportionment of Beneficiary’s Award, VA Form 21–0788. OMB Control Number: 2900–New. Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: The data collected on VA Form 21–0788 is used to determine whether a veteran’s or beneficiary’s compensation and pension benefits may be allocated to his or her dependents. The veteran and the claimant use the form to report their income information in order for VA to determine the amount of benefit that may be apportion to a spouse and children who do not reside with the veteran. A portion of the surviving spouse’s benefits may be allocated to children of deceased veterans, who do not reside with the surviving spouse. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 12,500 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 25,000. 17145 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0576] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 25, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Loise Russell, Director, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E5–1497 Filed 4–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to determine a claimant’s date of enrollment in a correspondence course. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 3, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0049’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or fax (202) 275–5947. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1 17146 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 63 / Monday, April 4, 2005 / Notices collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Title: Certificate of Affirmation of Enrollment Agreement— Correspondence Course (Under Chapters 20, 32, & 35, Title 38 U.S.C., Section 903 of PL 96–342, or Chapter 1606, Title 10, U.S.C.) OMB Control Number: 2900–0576. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimants who enrolled in a correspondence training course completes VA Form 22–1999c and submit it to the correspondence school to affirm the enrollment agreement contract. The certifying official at the correspondent school submit VA Form 22–1999c and the enrollment certification to VA for processing. VA uses the information to determine if the claimant signed and dated the form during the ten-day reflection period deciding whether to enroll in the correspondence course and if such course is suitable to his or her abilities and interest. In addition, the claimant must sign VA Form 22–1999c on or after the twelfth day, the enrollment agreement was dated. VA will not pay educational benefits for correspondence training that was completed nor accept the affirmation agreement that was signed and dated on or before the enrollment agreement date. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 135 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 3 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,700. Dated: March 25, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Loise Russell, Director, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E5–1498 Filed 4–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0049] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of VerDate jul<14>2003 15:19 Apr 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information necessary to determine entitlement to compensation and pension benefits for a child between the ages of 18 and 23 attending school. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 3, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0049’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or fax (202) 275–5947. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Title: a. Request for Approval of School Attendance, VA Form 21–674 and 21–674c. b. School Attendance Report, VA Form 21–674b. OMB Control Number: 2900–0049. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Abstract: Recipients of disability compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, disability pension, and death pension are entitled to benefits for eligible children between the ages of 18 and 23 who are attending school. VA Forms 21–674, 21–674c and 21–674b are used to confirm school attendance of children for whom VA compensation or pension benefits are being paid and to report any changes in entitlement factors, including marriages, a change in course of instruction and termination of school attendance. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 37,792 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 177,500. Dated: March 21, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Loise Russell, Director, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E5–1499 Filed 4–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0618] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to process accelerated death benefit payment. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 3, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 63 (Monday, April 4, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17145-17146]
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[FR Doc No: E5-1498]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0576]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of 
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment 
on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are 
required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each 
proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension 
of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public 
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for 
information needed to determine a claimant's date of enrollment in a 
correspondence course.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 3, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20420 or e-mail irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0049'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079 
or fax (202) 275-5947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of 
information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being 
made pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
    With respect to the following collection of information, VBA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of VBA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
the

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collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of 
information technology.
    Title: Certificate of Affirmation of Enrollment Agreement--
Correspondence Course (Under Chapters 20, 32, & 35, Title 38 U.S.C., 
Section 903 of PL 96-342, or Chapter 1606, Title 10, U.S.C.)
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0576.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Claimants who enrolled in a correspondence training 
course completes VA Form 22-1999c and submit it to the correspondence 
school to affirm the enrollment agreement contract. The certifying 
official at the correspondent school submit VA Form 22-1999c and the 
enrollment certification to VA for processing. VA uses the information 
to determine if the claimant signed and dated the form during the ten-
day reflection period deciding whether to enroll in the correspondence 
course and if such course is suitable to his or her abilities and 
interest. In addition, the claimant must sign VA Form 22-1999c on or 
after the twelfth day, the enrollment agreement was dated. VA will not 
pay educational benefits for correspondence training that was completed 
nor accept the affirmation agreement that was signed and dated on or 
before the enrollment agreement date.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 135 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 3 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,700.

    Dated: March 25, 2005.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E5-1498 Filed 4-1-05; 8:45 am]
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